PAFF 2010 Filmmaker Application

After a successful event in February, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) America’s largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival, has announced beginning May 15 the festival will accept submissions for their 18th Annual signature event taking place February 11-21, 2010 in Los Angeles.

PAFF Returns to NBAF!

Once again, Atlanta’s National Black Arts Festival brings the popular Los Angeles-based Pan African Film Festival, the largest event in the United States dedicated to the exhibition of black films to curate the Festival’s film offerings. This year’s event will take place July 29-August 2, 2009.

Ayuko Babu on Why African Films Are a Hard Sell

“One of our biggest problems is that the filmmakers are not developing, they don’t do enough reading, they don’t do enough travelling and they don’t do enough paying attention to how the world works. Therefore, your film becomes limited because you have not developed yourself.

“So, I always tell filmmakers, do a lot of reading and a lot of travelling to understand. If you don’t, you may think: ‘I got a story’ – but your story may not be that important to people. You have a story that is not interesting to people. Which means that you have to study and read. I’m concerned about the young filmmakers not reading enough.”

PAFF 2010 Artist Market Application

The Pan African Film & Art Festival (PAFF) is celebrating our 18th Anniversary in 2010. Once again, our Art Market will showcase fine art, sculpture and photography, unique handmade crafts, home furnishings, designer jewelry, designer fashions and accessories that highlight the artistry and beauty of the African aesthetic. We will provide our participating artists with a great venue that attracts large audiences who are eager to purchase quality art and designer goods.

Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love

A PAFF favorite, “Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love” begins its Los Angeles engagement on July 3 at the Lammele Theatres Sunset 5!

Job Opportunity – Dir. of Development

The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF), which will celebrate its 18th anniversary in 2010. With a commitment to showcasing the broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help to destroy negative stereotypes, the PAFF is seeking a Director of Development (DD).